Rachels v. Garrett

(after stating the facts). The chancellor found the facts tó be that Erganbright owed Rachels $3,840 on account of the land deal and in payment of his legal services; but further found that there was no indebtedness for the $2,500 fee charged by Rachels for his services in a threatened suit against Erganbright to oust him from his position as director on a levee and drainage board.

It will be noted that the settlement between Erganbright and Rachels on the 29th day of May, 1920, was made on the basis that Erganbright owed the $2,500 fee. The face value of the Ladd notes was $6,650, and Rachels…